Bathroom changes you can do over a weekend Whether you want to update your bathroom for a move or just for yourself, there are some easy things you can do. Updating a bathroom may seem like a daunting task but small changes in a small bathroom can make a world of...

Need to hire a home stager? Homeowners are starting to learn they need to stage their homes if they want to get it sold quickly. But how do you find a home stager? There are a number of ways to find one. You just have to know where to look. Google “home...

Small Business Apps You Must Have To Run Your Business As a small business owner, there are many administrative tasks you have to do in order to run a business. Not all of it is easy to do, but there are some apps out there that can make it easier. These are 5 apps I...

Decorate Your Home on a Budget Ever wonder how some people get some really good deals on their home décor? Some people rely on coupons or wait for those sales, but sometimes you just want to get your project done. I found several ways you can save money and still...

If you are getting ready to list your home for sale, you probably have a mile long checklist of all the things you need to do. This can be very intimidating but not if you take the list in chunks a few days at a time. Set aside an hour each night to get just one thing...

Do you have mason jars lying around? Put them to work! I was getting ready to host a party at my home and wanted to find something to store the utensils other than a large bulky bin. I ran across this cute mason jar caddy at Kirkland’s and loved how it could be used...

4 ways to make home selling easier on you A few years ago, it used to be easier to sell your home. You cleaned it up a bit, hid the dirty dishes, vacuumed and stuck a “For Sale” sign on the front lawn. However, with the influx of designer shows on channels...

A PCS can be expensive, but not if you use these money-saving tips According to MilitaryFamily.com, moving is the third stressful thing that happens in a person’s life and on average a person moves 12 times in their lifetime. As a military member, I moved 5...

Getting to know Kasia McDaniel It’s hard to get to know people until you meet them in person. And even then you wonder what makes them tick. Well here are a few fun facts about me, Kasia McDaniel, that you may or may not know already. Some may surprise you and...

Homeowners fear of staging costs and rental furniture As a homeowner, you worry about a lot of things: cutting the lawn, fixing the leak, or replacing the window or roof. But when it comes time to sell your home, someone may suggest staging it to sell faster. But what...

Real Estate Agents and Interior Decorating According to an article written by James Kimmons, when looking for a real estate agent, a homeowner will probably look for someone with the following skills: Knowledge of the real estate market Knowledge of the purchase...

Home Stagers Can Make Your Life Easier As a homeowner, you will do almost anything to sell your home at top dollar. You know you need to clear off countertops and clean the carpets. But how do you know if that is enough? If you fall into any of these categories, you...

Lighten up your outdoor space As the weather warms up, many people start to come out from hibernation and spend more time outdoors. As you start planning your end of school parties, BBQs and such, take a look at your lighting outside your home. Lighting can set the...

Move in Tips It is finally here…move in day. The truck is packed to the gills and you arrived at your new home. Everyone is excited to move into the new place but you have one last hurdle to jump over: moving in all that stuff off the truck. If you have movers they...

Moving Day Tips Moving Day is probably the hardest and most stressful part of moving. I know because I personally moved 7 times in my lifetime and mostly as an adult. You learn a few tricks of the trade when you do it often enough. Here are some tried and true secrets...

Homeowners: Don’t do these! Most homeowners know they need to do a little work in order to get their home ready for the market. Once you get it clean, it can be tough to keep it that way for as long as you need until you sell it. But there are some homeowners...

5 Must Do Items for Home Security Many people take all kinds of precautions when it comes to locking doors, walking kids across busy streets, etc. But do you consider the home security risks when selling your home? I am not trying to scare you but complete strangers...

Afraid you will pick the wrong color scheme for a room? We pick colors every day without a second thought. Do you write meeting notes with a black or blue pen? What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Do you prefer spicy or mild flavored food? Each one harbors a color...

Flowers can help stage a home When selling a home, flowers are a great way to bring in color into a room and provide a focal point. However, be aware that some flowers may wilt quickly or leave a mess on your clean tables. If your home is occupied or vacant when on...

Moving Day Preparation So you know the move date, found a moving company and have a new home to move into. Are you ready for the move? If not, here are some reminders on what you can do to prepare for the move: Get rid of anything you don’t plan on using in the new...

Home Office A Dull Space? Wake it up! Home office areas can sometimes look very mundane and boring. You walk into your home office and you probably dread the workload waiting for you. Nothing makes you smile and you dive into the task at hand. Why not make it reflect...

Lately, I have been hooked on HGTV’s show, Fixer Upper, because it helps me use my visualization skills as a home stager. It is interesting to watch the couples as they walk up to the property and be less than enthusiastic about the curb appeal. It is not their dream...

Is your foyer a dumping ground? What makes you cringe when you walk into your foyer? Is it the scattered gym bags and backpacks? Is it the lack of color or the lack of organization? Here are a few simple ways to bring life back to your foyer and make it more...

Home Selling Secrets Selling a home can be a daunting task. Whether you are moving for a job or to get closer to family, it is one of the most stressful things in life that you can do. But you can relieve that stress by depending on some people to help you get through...

Costly home staging mistake We all make mistakes and as James Joyce puts it, “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” As a home stager I made several home staging mistakes in my first few projects. While some may be trivial, they were stressful to me and I vowed I...